Complete Primary Use Icons and Notes For All Landscapes And Meetings

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1 Animas Valley Complete Primary Use Icons and Notes For All Landscapes And Meetings San Juan Plan Public Lands Plan Revision Community Study Groups January-August 2005 Primary Use Icon Primary Note This corridor is scenic provides recreation - hiking, biking, etc. etc. There is some of this feature in this area and I want that it continue to exist. Cascade creek -, skiing, Photography its all good. Wonderful trails both sides of the valley. Many areas, including Lime Creek have many trails good day hikes- the landscape as a whole is being heavily impacted. Major areas. Horseback Keep horse use open trails & especially trailheads. Mountain Biking Mountain bikes have to be somewhere so might as well stay where they have established a route. Mountain Biking Nice network of & biking trails. This is a very good area for multiple uses as there area a lot of roads and trails already existing and should be used. Maintain all multiple use including rec, & grazing. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 1 of 82 Animas Valley

2 Ski included with other multiple uses. Multiple uses - easy access, supports a variety of uses. Key recreational use area - allow good access and all recreational uses. Hunting & Horses Lots of recreational use for all parties. As is appropriate, controls. Municipal Water Use Public service company of Colorado's Tacoma Hydro project has portions of it's project crossing federal lands. Non Motorized This area is close to Durango and has great areas for non - motorized uses both winter & summer. Tamarron Resort is one of the last good wildlife corridors in the Animas Valley. Forest access for winter & summertime motorized use. Pleasure Drive On Main roads. This is my main use, Photography Pleasure Drive It is the gateway to the most famous part of the SJ Mountains remain accessible by car. Pleasure Drive Traditional Uses Animas Valley has always been an attraction for tourists from Urban areas to escape development and view a country setting & wildlife. Now that has been taken away in the east Animas Valley. Recreation, Cattle, & Access should be maintained. Utility corridors Highway, electric lines & train Run through this landscape. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 2 of 82 Animas Valley

3 X-C Sking Opportunity for expanded x-c ski trails - already and existing use. X-C Sking Great skiing at Durango Mountain Beaver Meadows Primary Use Icon Primary Note Tons of access from previous activities, terrain is "moderate" in most areas. On existing roads & designated trails no new roads. Backpacking Functions as an extension of the Piedra area. This landscape has had grazing permits, that are beneficial for all multiple use North east section of landscape good solitude- Same characteristics as Piedra special management area - Should be added to the roadless area since it has been untouched as such. Especially on the north and east parts. Beaver Meadows seems like a great hiking, horseback and biking, skiing area. into upper Piedra watershed. Motorcycle Great opportunity for loop motorcycle and, hiking, mnt. biking, trails This sticker applies to the whole east side as it joins the Piedra area. Big Glade Primary Use Icon Primary Note Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 3 of 82 Big Glade

4 4 wheeling, hunting Age makes an my only way to some of the forest This area close to home and easily accessed Great area for atv & snowmobile winter Keep roads open to all Like to see more atv trails. trails BackPacking Area to be preserved for backpacking Forest Restoration Looks like the roads need to be brought under control - Restore Forest Restoration Landscape Wide Existing is very important and needs to be retained All grazing allotments should be maintained at full permitted levels. Contributes to healthy forests and wildfire control. All grazing, fuel fire control. Tradition & lowest impact on harvesting Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 4 of 82 Big Glade

5 for many years. Excellent grazing areas. With access to existing trails and roads Big Cattle grazing area to keep fire danger down of our timber was the major industry and still can be used very well Ideal for grazing, plenty of surface water. Also hunting Need Beef This is excellent grazing and lumber country and should be used as such Minimal impact B/w roads better enforcement of limits of motorized travel Hunting Heavy hunter use and conflict with F travel designation Motorcycle Many areas to use. Semi - unique are for multiple uses and motorized new and existing trails Must keep as much as possible open to multiple use. There is a great opportunity to sustain all uses in this area. The existing uses seem to allow all users enough area to properly utilize the area, logging should be carefully monitored / reduced if necessary. All monopolized traffic on designated routes only. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 5 of 82 Big Glade

6 I firmly believe in multiple use on all public lands - use by every one Hunting and rec. No road closures no new roads Timber Harvest Already divided between residential subdivision state park lands and public land. Also oil and gas development. Balance these uses. Plate reservoir may be in the future. Selective cutting emphasis on forest health & reduction of fires Traditional Uses Great area for a large amount of multiple use Utility corridores Plateau Creek Reservoir is proposed and should be allowed to be constructed & built. We need to develop water storage throughout the west Low Human presence & moderate elevation Low habitation, hunting areas, disturbed lightly Enjoy hunting in area and observing wildlife A huge landscape for diverse wildlife This is good wildlife area and should be managed as such Boggy Primary Use Icon Primary Note Very easy to use close to town good roads Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 6 of 82 Boggy

7 Lots of diverse uses because of existing roads and open areas This area should be used and enjoyed by all. s hiking, biking,etc. Area is well suited to biking, atv, hunting, 4wd trails opportunities Excellent place to ride s Most frequent use is motorcycle / I enjoy riding my atv and would like to be able to ride in the less mountainous terrain All multi use trails Trails are available already Disabled people should not be discriminated against> We love the Forest Always This area has an "F" designation and is heavily use. Too much Using these trails or expanding these areas would be great for off road vehicles Great area for atvs I would like to see more opportunities for atv loop trails This is a great area for all kinds of road and trail use. Good roads & lively Back Country Skiing Like trails for x-c skiing Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 7 of 82 Boggy

8 Car Camping Perhaps they should be more permanent structures so there won't be more damage to the landscape Forest Health Good Luck!!! Forest Health Overcrowded pine forests Forest Health Landscape wide has been a major industry for the whole area. The right geography & elevation. Water already developed. Maintain grazing for healthy forests & to keep local economy healthy needs to be maintained while allowing management to improve other resources. Grazed since Taylor Act. Less areas were grazed than enclosed areas Due to the fire danger this is the primary use Great historically Grazed & least way of impacting minimizes impacts on delicate wetland areas Horseback Possible separation of motorized and non equestrian Hunting Needs to be accessible for hunters Motorcycle Add loops to existing and possible conflicts not be used Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 8 of 82 Boggy

9 Mountain Biking Need to have trails for Mountain biking that are closed to motorized bike and atv use. Mountain Biking Already has great areas Mountain Biking In winter x-c skiing It's scary up there during hunting season - to much partying & litter a heavy use area. The Bike trails are great. Mountain Biking Great fun Biking for all levels Mountain Biking Use Boggy Draw Trail / road systems 2-3 days per week in summers Mountain Biking Trails already exist & people are familiar Encourage grazing for fire suppression as well as community economic health. Recreational use promotes tourism for the local business community Keep the area open to all Has been used in the past for multiple use. No road closures no new roads Want multi use Pleasure Drive This area dominated by the Dolores Norwood Road Remote country few residents perfect for wildlife Cortez Primary Use Icon Primary Note Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 9 of 82 Cortez

10 General Metro Area Keep it multiple use This are is multiple use Rec use. Forest Health No fuel reduction some is grazed some should be grazed. Agree with current allotment management for winter use cattle. Several Ranches at the base of Mesa Verde that utilize land for grazing. Motorcycle Motorcycling singletrack trails Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Mountain Biking This is the most popular mountain biking trail system around Cortez. Mountain Biking Phil's world mountain biking is well used. Mountain Biking Fun trail, Human powered realer coaster Mountain Biking Great Mountain bike trails, Attractive & good access. The urban interface creates multiple use - use is impractical for management. Multiple use unless araeologically sensitive. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 10 of 82 Cortez

11 Multiple use / recreation /open space for Cortez, surrounding areas. High level of activities available for recreation - motorized & unmotorized. Has been used for grazing and for rec. Non Motoriezed In Phil's world and bike trails south of Kerman Creek need to make it nonmotorized (no motorbikes) Manage as a 5 area. Traditional Uses The traditional uses should remain. Wildlife habitat, archaeological sites, open space. Fairly protected area, good for wildlife The southern BLM sections should be preserved as wildlife habitat Winter deer BLM lands are very important for wildlife. Patchy areas of BLM should not be proposed for disposal. Important wintering areas and migration corridors for Mesa Verde's Wildlife population. Patches of BLM are great wildlife habitat - wildlife viewing / hiking in habitat. Wildlife and Recreation. Wildlife needs and uses these isolated tracts Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 11 of 82 Cortez

12 Disappointment Primary Use Icon Primary Note All uses are presently in progress. Back Country Camping I rue the day in which we have no wilderness left in which to backpack and camp. BackPacking Lots of space to back pack in. Maintain Use cuts down on forest fires less dry tinder to burn. Keep grazing Appropriate area for livestock Wild Horse preserve, grazing allotments Keep the cattle there keep the fire hazard low. is a major part on the BLM & FS grounds Winter livestock grazing wildlife and wild horses herds. Traditional winter grazing area. Probably the best winter range in the state. is best use in my opinion. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 12 of 82 Disappointment

13 Encourage more grazing on BLM & Forest land to keep with fuels reduction and better forage development. I hike with my family here. Hunting Seasonal but large hunter days. Hunting Hunting Keep Multiple uses is what was entered for public lands Muliple use for everyone's uses. Traditional Uses Keep traditional use (no development) - grazing- maintain wild large areas. Managing for wildlife habitat will manage for the values in this landscape I appreciate when I hike, bike drive etc. Remote appropriate use (wilderness) Open space for wildlife and Quiet WSAs should be protected or people will sue you like in Utah Critical Wildlife habitat in this Landscape Entire landscape is excellent habitat. Winter Range for Deer & Elk. Year Round Pronghorn antelope Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 13 of 82 Disappointment

14 As was explained this is a popular hunting area. Dove Creek Primary Use Icon Primary Note Keep access open for Motorized travel through the Dolores Canyon Fishing Fishing & hunting & other recreation. Fishing Poor rafting conditions suitable currently only for fishing. Forest Health Keep grazing and fuel reduction effect on road use? Weeds need to be grazed and weeds controlled. River bottom needs grazed for healthy vegetation & to control weeds. Certain area have a good grazing system & recreation Area should be a theme 5 Little timber but good forage. This land is primarily grazing Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 14 of 82 Dove Creek

15 Hunting Good hunting Hunting Lots of hunting by locals for big game and some special hunts. Good area for mowing oaks to provide winter Elk habitat keeping them off farm lands. Hunting Great hunting. Mountain Biking This is a popular mountain bike ride to Slickrock Keep road open from Pump Station to Disappointment. Kayaking, scenic driving, along river. Continue multiple use. Keeping areas open for sharing If the majority of the people who promote wilderness study areas quite using the resources that they hate, we would have lower prices of many commodities - (gas,oil,beef,mining etc.) Very fun motorized and unique beautiful trail. Do not change this area. Keep existing roads & trails multiple use. Good for camping & four wheeling Area is conducive to multiple uses especially Dolores River Canyon. Nature Observation Sightseeing -Great Views Nature Observation Riparian areas are critical for wildlife and wildlife enjoyment (non lethal kind) Water resources for economic use and recreation Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 15 of 82 Dove Creek

16 River Running Protect water flows for this use and solitude / wilderness aesthetic. River Running This is a beautiful canyon need to limit access to a small number of camping sites and motorized vehicles River Running Great River, also a great place to Jeep & Bike. River Running Also Camping River Running Great kayaking when the river runs high. River Running The Dolores River below McPhee is a river that should be restored and the riparian landscape restored and maintained as a prime recreation and wildlife resource. River Running River running on the Dolores below McPhee River Running The lower Dolores, when it runs is one of my favorite river trips in the whole world. River Running Bring back the flows. Birds here that are specific to this area Winter range in the canyon. Dry Creek Primary Use Icon Primary Note West Cone Road needs to be reopened by the State of Colorado. Multiple use for public lands is what was intended. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 16 of 82 Dry Creek

17 Restore all usage access to west side of cone. can be a plus keeping forage drying and burning. appropriate. Winter/ spring grazing Favorable terrain - vegetation for grazing. This is grazing in conjunction with deeded, let landowners help patrol it. Hunting Seasonal but high number of hunter days. Continue multiple uses, everyone should have their use. Much oil & gas w/ some mining activity. Encourage multiple use Lots of mining & oil & gas opportunities. Hunting,, and wildlife exist amongst all of this activity. Nature Observation Ranching,hunting, sightseeing. Traditional Uses Protect historic values rights and uses. Overall range for deer elk & Gs Grouse Outstanding opportunity to see wildlife - Few people. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 17 of 82 Dry Creek

18 Gunnison Sage Grouse habitat. Managing for wildlife manages for all natural values & health of the landscape for all uses. Need to manage sage grouse habitat. Durango Primary Use Icon Primary Note Car Camping Good for families not far to go. is beneficial to forest lands. No use is poor management Most convenient hiking area. Animas Mountain - great "Urban" loop hikes, heavy use, but really convenient. Lots of hiking close to town. Sometimes leads to conflicts,esp dog bothering wildlife or other hikers. Urban Interface for Recreation Preserve wildlife areas ( Perins Peak, Animas Mnt.) ( and other recreational activities) that is close to town. Telegraph Hill, Perins Peak, Animas Peak, etc. are all crucial for town use. Horse Packing Elbert Creek area horse packing camping and hunting. Mountain Biking General Rec. Use. Mountain Biking Durango has built a reputation for single track that is accessible from town. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 18 of 82 Durango

19 Mountain Biking Biking (plus ) very popular : Grandview Ridge (Big Canyon), Raider Ridge, Animas Mountain, Log Chutes, Dry Fork Road. Mountain Biking Great Mountain biking. - I know a lot of this is private land - would like to keep it undeveloped. So close to urban area, open it up to more people uses. Multiple use close to population centers might control excesses forest wide. This area is close to Urban areas used for individual and family recreation. Should be used for as many uses as possible since close to town Need more loop routes Multiple Use - Recreational, timber, grazing, continue grazing & allow timber harvest. Pleasure Drive Access from Durango by roads for pleasure driving is easiest. Snowmobiling The Haycamp - Lost Canyon - Pole Spring- Windy Gap- Spruce Mill areas all encompassing. Bother summer & winter. Perins Peak SWA is protected for wildlife habitat. Animas Mnt. & Perins Peak & Surrounding BLM lands are very important for wildlife habitat especially in the winter. Wildlife Corridor Wildlife habitat, - Big game WR, Cliff nesting Raptors, songbirds, bats. DOW considers Perins Peak a critical winter habitat area, particularly since the loss of Ridges Basin. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 19 of 82 Durango

20 Important winter area for Elk. Wildlife needs to be preserved in the area. Since there is no grazing I feel need to address the wildlife issue. Need as much close in land for wildlife as possible. Haycamp Primary Use Icon Primary Note again public land is for all to enjoy while protecting and respecting multiple use I enjoy jeering, 4Wheeling(), snowmobiling, and camping in this area. The fall colors are gorgeous, and I believe it is big enough to accommodate all uses. Good for all uses If any area seems ideally suited to ing it would be this one. We atv 4wheel - camp/ hunt in this area Keep trails open for Backpacking keep area roadless to maintain back packing wilderness type opportunity Forest Health Don't over log or over road it or over graze it. Forest Health Whole Landscape could benefit from improved stand management Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 20 of 82 Haycamp

21 A lot of grass and rough country that can be used by grazing Landscape has been used for grazing for years. Continuous all present allotments followed by timber. Seems well suited to this use. Low impact way of harvesting These locations have been used for livestock for years and have special uses. Hunting Needs to be kept open for hunters Hunting Area -wide usage for hunting & all activities connected with it. Motorized Summer Roads currently very travelable for summer use Good area for all uses - grazing, hiking, use, timber etc. need to maintain as many use as possible need to keep need more This area should be used by everyone. 's,, horses, everyone together. The land should be used by everyone, regulated to safety. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 21 of 82 Haycamp

22 Accessible area for multiple use - have utilized area for hunting, camping, & biking. This is widely used for everything. We could lower fire danger by encouraging forest thinning & firewood collection. The area of W Mancos to Haycamp - Multiple use motorized etc. need multiple use too much wilderness restriction multi use atv and snowmobile no road closure Multiple use Also General Forest Health HDs Primary Use Icon Primary Note Want to see a GOOD! loop trail developed and maintained and all other areas OFF LIMITS! with enforcement On existing roads only. No new roads. BackPacking Great wilderness aesthetics, solitude Forest Health It's roadless. Lets keep it that way. Forest Health Wilderness values Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 22 of 82 HDs

23 Forest Health Area needs protection of its forest resources and recreational opportunities. Three grazing allotments The greatest opportunity here is for grazing. Grazed for up to 30 days early and then cattle move up. Excellent grazing Cattle are good on this landscape, very beneficial. Excellent Spring Range improve. Many good trails for hiking and biking. This is a roadless area with many Archaeological sites, mostly unidentified or studied, and many old growth areas. Everyone must get along and work together Multiple uses except oil & gas. emphasis, limit wildlife numbers. Great motorized and non motorized trails. Nature Observation This is an outstanding area to hike & observe wildlife from Horned Lizards to birds of Prey. Non Motorized All areas of the HD's that are currently roadless should remain Roadless. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 23 of 82 HDs

24 Non Motorized Have used area for hiking, backpacking, horse riding etc. Non Motorized No Roads ORV The HD area is in a large part roadless and therefore should be considered for wilderness. Wilderness roadless no oil & gas development. Snowmobiling I use the road and trail system for snowmobiling. Important winter wildlife area. Roadless area must be preserved. Excellent winter range for wildlife Wildlife Winter Range Packing- hiking also included. Important wildlife habitat especially winter big Game Critical wildlife movement corridor. Hunting, primitive recreation. Major wildlife area which also allows grazing. This icon is I could get to "Pristine Habitat". I realize that the whole landscape isn't in this condition but I appreciate those areas that are. Has lots of animals and some great habitat. Wintering grounds for wildlife. Keep this area as wid as possible Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 24 of 82 HDs

25 Especially in the winter. Also hiking & horseback Hermosa Primary Use Icon Primary Note Excellent motorized access for both winter/summer use. The hiking, biking, dirtbiking, opportunities are excellent. Hunting is great. Camping. Back Country Camping Area should be available for backcountry camping for hikers, climbers, crosscountry skiers. BackPacking This is an amazing wild area. Backpacking Colorado trail connecting trails to kennebec pass Backpacking Great access to Wilderness area backpacking- dollar lake and beyond Backpacking Wonderful undisturbed beauty for backpacking Fishing Hermosa a and east for of Hermosa feeder streams Fishing Fly fishing for native trout populations Forest Health Keep it beautiful and reduce use. Forest Health Wildfire may be a concern in this area with subsequent flooding. Forest Health Forest health (not the Healthy Forests Initiative) is important to sustaining the watershed and stream system. is a traditional use which has served in good stead over most of the area. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 25 of 82 Hermosa

26 should be continued. Maintaining opportunity for local ranchers to be able to utilize this area. is an essential element in the health of our ag community. Should be "5" for the most part. No need to change. Growing food is a public good. No comment. Great grazing areas. Keep grazing in this area Excellent forage availability increase in L/S numbers recreation uses have been --- It is absolutely a great range resource as long as the permitted employs full-time riders to manage the herd and protect the meadows/riparian areas the cattle tend to draw to. Great hiking trails. I like to hike in these areas. Great trails, beautiful place. Good hiking. Lack of roads! Quiet and nice to have an area basically non-motorized. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 26 of 82 Hermosa

27 Basically southern and southwestern areas and northern areas. Limited road expansion Upper Hermosa Creek, Good trails, out standing landscape Wonderful, historical accessible primitive hiking possibilities leave no trace Horse Packing No comment. Horse Packing Keep area non motorized, even responsible motor use drives off equestrians Horse Packing No comment. Horse Packing No comment. Horseback No comment. Hunting Strong hunting use area Hunting Big-game hunting across entire landscape - archery, muzzle-loading, regular rifle. Motorcycle Very much a multi -use area Mountain Biking Nice long mountain bike rides Mountain Biking Recreational mountain biking main Hermosa Trail and all side trails. Nationally recognized trail system Very important multiple use ok. Mountain Biking This is an awesome ride as everyone knows Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 27 of 82 Hermosa

28 Mountain Biking MTB popular & cherished : corral draw, west cross, Hermosa Creek, Dutch Creek, Pinkerton, flag, Jones creek. Singletrack fantastic Mountain Biking Excess bike use on T??? Creek and Hermosa Creek - prevent hiker use. Especially on the trails and especially the main Hermosa Trail - hikers, bikers, horse, mountain bike. Is very good multiple-use area currently with roads already existing. Existing roads especially in north end of landscape, often many opportunities for timber harvest and summer winter recreation Non Motoriezed Hermosa Creek User conflict with motorized. Non Motoriezed Hermosa creek trail be made non motorized., mountain biking, hunting (recreation). Wilderness experience. Snowmobiling Is good all-around use. Beautiful place with varied elevation ideal for wildlife habitat. Unroaded wildlife area. In Central part No comment. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 28 of 82 Hermosa

29 Lakes Primary Use Icon Primary Note Rec/ water based very attractive) The lakes area seems good for general recreation. I don't think it is a good area for OHV use All around Vallecito, heavily used, water Horseback, etc. Summer homes, scenic driving, hiking, horseback riding,xc skiing, Fishing, hiking,irrigation H2O Recreational use sacrifice area- Diversity of opportunity & existing infrastructure make this an obvious area to allow heavy recreational use Multiple uses for grazing & recreation including, horseback riding, packing, fishing, camping, etc. A wide variety of current and past uses; recreation, industry, grazing etc. This area has many activities proper trail maintenance is key Back Country Camping Backpacking When working on a trail crew in this area I found it to be extremely popular destination for local and out of state backpackers. & horseback packing-in & camping Pine River & Vallaecito Creek offer excellent opportunities to access pristine Wilderness to the North and East Car Camping I selected this because there are alot of camping opportunities Commercial Use This area has much commercial use unassociated with recreation -- Out fitters, boating operators, development that feed many people onto trails. Heavy population influence heavy use. This is the trail head area for major entrance into Fishing The primary use here is actually irrigation Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 29 of 82 Lakes

30 Fishing Vallecito & Tributaries are excellent fisheries. A very valuable community resource Fishing This needs to be preserved for local and family use Fishing I don't know much about the area but I have friends who love fishing Vallecito Fishing Great fishing in the lakes region- maintain healthy drainages from weminuche -it is municipal water right? address sediment from timber, invasive species, water levels etc. Forest Restoration Forest restoration in all area affected by the fire in 2002 Forest Restoration All areas burned by the fire App * grazing permits in progress on this landscape in conjunction with lots of multiple use can benefit the environment is essential to viability of the AG community in SW colorado. The survival of many family farms & ranches depend on these allotments. Without them many operations in the private lands will be sold creating the loss of open space I run cattle in this area. It is excellent for grazing Allotments need to be continued Several allotments here Between 7000 ft. & 10,000 ft. elevation Where livestock are grazed Keep food production a priority Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 30 of 82 Lakes

31 is very important to the health of the forest overall for watershed protection Great region from Kenneled Pass southward to peaks (Gibbs / Madden This are is a primary resource for hiking because of it's proximity to town. Camping & backpacking are a part of that Trailhead to Alpine Have hiked, backpacked and backcountry camped. Easy access, natural beauty, away from the hassle and stress of "town" work etc. important to try and blend into the woods, water, air and quiet Wilderness access in all seasons (eg. snowshoeing) All areas around lakes make for excellent hiking Primarily the Weiminuche access points are of concern and most use for me. Compatible uses adjacent to wilderness boundaries. Using the numerous trailheads for hiking, especially into the wilderness Quiet trails are a treasure and respite for busy lives... stress reducer for a fast paced society.. wonderful way for families to get together exercise and spend time together A major use is trail heads into the backcountry. Should be managed for non - motorized use. Many trailheads into the Wilderness X country skiing on Vallection in the winter also a fantastic resource Need to protect reservoirs for irrigation & coming municipal water use. As well as my primary use - Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 31 of 82 Lakes

32 Access to trails -wilderness - back country solitude Many people prefer hiking this area Horse Packing We have an outfitting business in the area Horse Packing This is the best access to the Wilderness Horse Packing This is the best access to the wilderness Horseback Good potential for horse trails non motorized barred by river crossing Horseback In all of the upper reaches horseback, hunting & outfitting is popular and greatly used. Horseback It does not come any better than this for a pristine Horseback Keep areas open to multiple use Horseback It doesn't come any better than this for pristine outdoor experience. No motorized activity is helpful Motorcycle Middle Mountain / Tuckervill trail / San Juan Trail riders proposal Motorized Summer The most prevalent use of the "lakes landscape" is probably the summertime use of motorized watercraft So close to people. Great for grazing,, good access for timber harvest, fishing is good too. Recreation should not be primary use Used for grazing could be for logging & recreation of all sorts Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 32 of 82 Lakes

33 This area is well used as a multiple use area. There is lot of cooperation here. Continue to manage for multiple uses Diversity and Multiple use go hand in hand This area is and can be used by many The land is as varied and the historical uses than multiple use is only practical Area is very diverse & roaded. Well suited to a wide array of multiple uses, but uses should not cause resource degradation Water sports are add to all other uses- Ag & recreation Multiple use - watershed management Municipal Water Use Allow existing water diversion structures to continue diversion (irrigation/ municipal) without imposing by pass flows Municipal Water Use One way or another the whole area is affected by water use Nature Observation Nature, birds, wildlife plentiful - too much recreation especially motorized boat. Motorized vehicles decrease wildlife viewing Non Motorized Non motorized areas very important Non Motorized Non motorized recreation use - x-country skiing- hiking- horseback riding Non Motorized Lots of roadless area used for backcountry recreation This is obviously multiple use area. This primary importance is that it serves as access and interface as to what I would term the "Crown Jewel" of the SJNF: the Weiminuche wilderness Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 33 of 82 Lakes

34 Power Boats Mostly boating with some fishing Power Boats Boats in municipal water? how safe is that? RV Camping Good spots for family camping RV Camping Many Camping opportunities for local and tourists Snowmobiling One of the safest and easiest. Accessible for the enthusiast Snowmobiling Excellent area for winter use Groomed trails / marked trails provide excellent access for multiple winter use. great summer hiking Timber Harvest I think we need more timber harvest to keep fire danger down and a healthier forest. Traditional Uses This area is replete with traditional uses, including grazing, fishing, hiking, lake recreation, x country skiing, water supplies, horse packing, biking. Mud Spg Creek drainage is outstanding roadless wildlife habitat The frogs & other amphibians up at lake Eileen deserve special consideration, seeing as how amphibians allover the world are dying out. X-C Skiing Vallecito Lake Groomed X-C ski area is highly utilized & valued use. X-C Skiing Excellent x-c track. must be preserved and additional area X-C Skiing X-C Skiing -This is a fabulous track system that we have - weather permitted- I use this area more in the winter season because of the track system -keep it non motorized in the winter. Wonderful trail system groomed by volunteers X-C Skiing Enjoy being able to bring the dog along while x-c skiing. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 34 of 82 Lakes

35 LaPlata Primary Use Icon Back Country Camping Primary Note Unusually good camping area near Kennebec Pass Back Country Skiing X-C close to town good access range of ability possible Back Country Skiing Good skis Great canyons and hills The higher areas not being mined are now used for hiking This area is a beautiful place to hike & enjoy some quiet time Area is very steep. Best use for the area is hiking Mnt Biking and Mnt. Biking - motorized use restricted to main roads Mining Patented mining claims still used Motorized Summer throwing all the motorized use into a fairly limited area - results highly impacted area Motorized Summer Great access to Colorado Trail Mountain Biking Colo. Trail La Plata Canyon jeep road highly utilized and valued for MTB use Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 35 of 82 LaPlata

36 Mountain climbing (Peak Bakking) All peaks along La Plata Mountains RV Camping Lots of camping & campgrounds RV Camping Keep camping to existing campgrounds so that misuse of landscape doesn't happen Snowmobiling Good access Mancos-Cherry Creek Primary Use Icon Primary Note Opportunity for varied uses Continue Multiple use the area offers opportunities for all users to enjoy in all seasons road areas and solitude both God built the land for all., riding, hunting,camping, alludes The area is already heavily involved in multiple uses. all area open to atvs on trails and rock I love to ride the Alpine Loop in this area Back Country Skiing Pretty area for skiing. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 36 of 82 Mancos-Cherry Creek

37 Car Camping The area around Twin Lakes is great for Tent/ RV camping- provides great enjoyment of wildlife and scenic views. Forest Health Multiple use that helps the vegetation. North of hwy grazing to preserve watershed and beauty. Continue grazing as it is vital to local economy. Continue use as allotted. Maintain all grazing at permitted levels. Would like to keep grazing a big part of this area -due to the fire hazard with the pine beetle killing trees! Perhaps logging those old trees and plant native grasses. Low impact way of harvesting traditional grazing has been on the forest and has been a major part of the history. lots of wilderness high peaks region important for backcountry foot traffic only Nature observation as well. Hunting Hunting/ Multiple use access Varied terrain - many elevation changes Pleasure Drive Natural sightseeing is most popular in forest and on BLM lands to the south. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 37 of 82 Mancos-Cherry Creek

38 Snowmobiling need to keep open Snowmobiling need to keep open for winter sports This is excellent wildlife area which should be supported by increased grazing. Mayhan Primary Use Icon Primary Note Forest Health Protect old growth timber. is the traditional use. Excellent fop grazing. - Lots of ranches and farms adjacent to this land. Due to the large amounts of private land can be used for multiple uses without interfering with anyone. on suitable, timber, oil & gas, recreation. These smaller parcels lend themselves perfectly to neighborhood uses ; Eg, Hike, Bike, Horse Oil & Gas Oil and gas is a primary use. Wintering area for Elk and Deer, as well as oil & gas development, and private lands, isolated pieces. Views. Much of the land still in public domain is the ridge lines, which serve as the view scope for much of the county. These areas should be protected from ridgeline development or damage. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 38 of 82 Mayhan

39 Multiple uses - wildlife habitat, grazing, oil & Gas - San Juan Co. New Mexico working on this kind of cooperation usage by all groups to benefit of all. Don't know anything about this BLM or FS land Wildlife winter range. Winter range - migration corridors- important need to maintain winter closures reclaim with native sp., weed control. Patchy sections of BLM are very important for wildlife habitat. These areas should not be disposed of. Need land for wildlife winter range. Wildlife winter range. McPhee Primary Use Icon Primary Note Too many wilderness study areas. The wild lands project and affiliated foundations area alive and well. Lake Boundary is recreation - but adjacent land s are multiple use. Keep roads open. Keep existing roads open to 's Trails already exist. Fishing McPhee Reservoir main use id fishing from boats. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 39 of 82 McPhee

40 Fishing open up more marinas Limited would be the best thing. Needs grazed would keep fire danger down at all places We need to use this to protect landowners from too much game. Motorcycle Hunting in Sage hen area all uses, camping, hunting, rv, horseback Motorized Summer All rec uses. Need emphasis on recreation Mountain Biking Excellent Mountain Biking. Wildlife habitat and limited roads Mountain Biking One of the best trails in the county -actually the state Is current use pattern Camping, boating, fishing, (although water quality problems.) This was used years ago for more things. This area has easy access Multi use around lake motorized. will help the fuels reduction in heavily used recreation areas, and bring close to private development Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 40 of 82 McPhee

41 Municipal Water Use McPhee Reservoir near Dolores is takeout for Summit Ridge water district. - Sanitary faculties, paper handling, petroleum products is important. Continue Multi- use as much as possible Power Boats Boating Winter range for wildlife North end has great eagle and other wildlife habitat East side of McPhee is vital wildlife habitat. It is the wrong place for a motorized trail out of town Wildlife habitat and non motorized recreation The east side of the reservoir is a critical habitat area especially for elk winter range. Need to continue to close roads in this area to maintain wildlife habitat. The area east of the reservoir is prime habitat Mesas Primary Use Icon Leave it all open to all uses to all people Primary Note Public lands should be open to all groups Use for all people & Motorized Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 41 of 82 Mesas

42 Public lands keep in multiple use adhere to Brunot Treaty Their should be more trails for and a certain time that you can go up and pack out your game between non hunting hours I want all groups and interests to work together & share the landscape for all purposes I hope to continue to use the willow Creek Divide area for ing and other traditional uses riding on trails only multi use Winter snowmobiling I have seen most of this area on. My time off is limited & my health fragile, so it is a way to be in nature. Use basically all of the forest at one time or another. We clean Sage Hen, The monument, Boggy Draw, Williams Divide I primarily like 's but hope all uses remain open as well as roads and trails. Do not close any roads Back Country Camping Bear Creek Drainage -critical to water quality -outstanding backcountry potential non-motorized use Back Country Skiing Taylor Mesa Road provides an excellent Cross Country skiing opportunity Backpacking My uses of the landscape (in my backyard) include backpacking, hiking, cross country skiing, car camping, woodgathering, I am involved with the landscape often Car Camping The highest elevation places - Hillside drive top choice--then top of Taylor Mesa Fishing Declining fish habitat & population due to heavy metal contamination in Dolores River from abandoned mines and active gravel mining Forest Health Entire unit is in need of thinning and down materials removed Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 42 of 82 Mesas

43 Forest Health Forest Health Concerned with overall forest health: impacts on various animal habitats are there things we can do to enhance habitat for me health of mammals, birds, amphibians, etc. Preservation of the natural environment for quiet respectful human activity Forest Health Save old growth aspen do not harvest so often & save some areas where it is never out Forest Health When I say Forest Health I mean managing it for a habit tat / non human value based perspective. Manage for overall biodiversity Maintain all allotment at full numbers Maintain all grazing for fuel control in all allotment Because if we don't graze we will probably burn it down through manmade or natural disaster Maintain all grazing allotments at full numbers All areas other than private lands, main and first encumbrance by US forest Service was and still is the adjudication of grazing allotments Taylor Mesa is a good grazing area along with the rest of the Mesa's area I run cows on the tenderfoot area & this area is what i know the best is light in my area and important to me The grazing is very important part of the forest Maintain all allotment at full numbers Must be maintained for the health of the forest as well as the economy in the west The grazing needs to be kept for a fire hazard reducer. Our area is a agricultural area and grazing is a large and important factor. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 43 of 82 Mesas

44 Multiple uses Protect historic values and uses Good Summer areas Very important to keep active helps all multiple uses Stoner Mesa Trail - too many 's on Upper trail- There should be none Being able to get into the backcountry w/some solitude This area has wonderful & varied hiking (and Fishing) opportunities I roam this area a lot. Hunting & logging where needed & hunting Hunting Nipple mountain area not accessible to hunters as it used to be Hunting Excellent Hunting area. Could share with grazing. This area probably should be multi- use Hunting Economic major use. Value this land for many other uses Hunting Many of us Hunt this entire area- which involves pre hunt hiking to scout, camping while in season & habitat to support calving and holding animals. Motorcycle Some of the best single track motorcycling trails remaining in the state of Colorado Trails are very well maintained by state ohv funds Motorcycle Except for restricted wilderness areas Mountain Biking I like to ride mountain bikes in this entire area Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 44 of 82 Mesas

45 Mountain Biking Beautiful area- epic trails fun! We use this area for all rec. including motorized vehicles We would be unable to make a living without NFS graze Multiple use is preferred This is a good area for multiple use Areas without roads should be left un-roaded My 87 year old Uncle would like to keep going into the forest Use for all people etc. Watershed for domestic and irrigation water Take care of area and use it Non Motoriezed Bear Creek is a pristine Drainage not suitable for motorized traffic Non Motoriezed Non Motorized Headwaters of Bear Creek, Little Bear & Rough Canyon are unique,pristine areas that have big game, fish, etc. and provide backpacking etc. Need to keep motorized vehicles off of everything except Hillside road. Bear Creek is a pristine drainage not suitable for Motorized traffic Some uses are seasonal and use plans need to be year around Non Motorized Stop off road atv travel. constrain to a few trails/ roads. Very destructive to the environment & wildlife, very much including noise Non Motorized River Running I say this because there has been a proliferation of motorized use. There should be absolutely no "open areas". The whole area needs a comprehensive travel management plan. The entire Dolores river It was really a toss up with hiking but someone has to speak up for river running Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 45 of 82 Mesas

46 River Running Wildlife habitat, horseback & packing, hiking,solitude forest, & range health rivers & streams Snow Shoeing Flats be low Dead Man's Favorite sport also mix with hiking which would be above Williams Timber Harvest Keep open for multiple uses Timber Harvest Local economy is dependant on timber forest health is also an issue for me Timber Harvest Timber harvest is important to maintain forest health and not waste resources. Downed timber and too thick tree stands are detrimental and create fire danger Traditional Uses Maximize the traditional use on as many acres as possible Great Upper & mid level habitat Stoner Mesa Priest Gulch Few Trails, low human populations Stoner Mesa Priest Gulch Birding Backcountry areas Missionary Primary Use Icon Primary Note, Hunting, Backpacking, 4 wheeling: All of these and more uses on this section Existing system and "decommissioned roads are excellent opportunities to accommodate this growing sport without disturbing more land Backpacking mountain view great not too long a hike access to entrance to overview of lovely mountains pristine wilderness Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 46 of 82 Missionary

47 Car Camping Along roads at undeveloped sites Car Camping Have used this area / road for car camping/day hiking- appear to be popular use as I am never the only one up there Car Camping Henderson lake a great place to drive to and car camp then hike, fish etc. Forest Health I'm interested in seeing the forest restore itself naturally, with as little "management " as possible. Wildlife habitat, riparian health Forest Restoration due to extensive burning in P zone. stabilization of soils not logging on steep slopes no grazing on steep slopes essential Forest Restoration North Half forest restoration, south half forest health Forest Restoration following the burn the key is restoration of soils etc vegetation Forest Restoration Forest Restoration Primarily this area is receiving forest restoration as a result of the Missionary Ridge fire. To my understanding the area has been closed to grazing & was closed for safety for hiking and other recreational uses following the fire, this is what is being done, and should be done Forest Restoration Landscape wide has occurred for a century on this landscape interrupted by fire Multiple use, grazing, timber harvest permits good for 4 months of the year longer than other uses (hunting) etc. At this time it appears that grazing predominates. However this watershed needs more emphasis on watershed & managed recreation use because of accessibility to the urban Primary use Landscape wide Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 47 of 82 Missionary

48 for watershed management grazing is the are old way to manage forest grasses and overgrowth/fire flues The country is quite remote, 1 main road, 1 lake, no camping. Excellent for grazing, traditional summer pasture- pre forest service Between 8,000 ft & 10,500 ft elevation Bikes on allotments, gates need to be closed is essential to the agricultural community of SW Colorado & is necessary to keep ag viable in the private lands, of SW Colorado & helps keep open space in the private lands of our area. This keeps family farm & ranches viable. Represents several agricultural operations, people have been running cattle here for 100 years & getting along with all recreational activities I think that grazing is real important for ranches and to keep the forest healthy Primary area for grazing control grazing to help with prevention fire control Lime mesa During my summer on missionary ridge I saw more hikers than cattle, bikers or even wildlife from the south end of Missionary to Henderson Lake high priority Trail head to beautiful alpine I am not familiar with this area but some friends like the hiking areas. Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 48 of 82 Missionary

49 This area used by members of Seniors Outdoors Great vistas, good trails, wildlife viewing Haflin creek trail- popular hiking trail Haflin Creek is used by many Locals, as well as the handful of other trails adjacent to Haflin and to the north (Spud Henderson,Steven) The missionary ridge area provides nice hiking opportunities due to the established roads an proximity to Durango Maintain roads so can access great areas by car and then hike i.e. Mountain View west w/o backpacking Horse Packing Horse Packing Excellent opportunity for hikers and horseback. Disperse horse impact from packing outfits when accessing wilderness area. It is also an easy pack for camps in this area. horseback trips into area hunting too Horse Packing Where trails are established but not shared by motorized vehicles Horse Packing We take clients into this area for hunting and pack trips Hunting Hunting and Hunting Need road access for various areas for hunter access and rescue or fire protectionkeep roads open - maintain the extreme end Motorcycle See San Juan Trail Riders proposed trail system Mountain Biking haflin creek along Stevens for hiking Mountain Biking MTB single track & old roads: Missionary ridge trail, Haflin, Stevens, Wallace, Pretty, Red ridge road Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 49 of 82 Missionary

50 Mountain Biking Great riding close to town (Durango) never seem to run into too many hikers or horse back riders Mountain Biking I am very interested in seeing the Haflin and Stevens Creek area on the way to recovery by further planting & seeding specifically for Mountain Biking Mountain Biking Lots of roads and trails for motorized use The many uses of this area are mainly livestock grazing and motorized recreation with some camping, hiking, and hunting. This is obviously a Multiple Use Landscape important considerations are the wilderness interface & Animas Valley Watershed Log It Landscape wide maintain current opportunities heavily used area many different uses and groups MR area is very divers and well suited to a wide range of uses. Easy access,heavily roaded, important wildlife habitat to meet a diverse array of uses with out degradation is important variety of uses all season lots of different activities Due to existing roads and uses - Multiple use should be maintained, although roadless areas should be maintained as roadless& non-motorized Municipal Water Use Missionary Ridge is already multiple use - doesn't make sense to change it particularly after the fire. I am concerned about revegeation efforts - exotic vegetation eradication - those areas should be restricted Protect all existing and future water diversion points pursuant to Colorado law, & private property rights Nature Observation great beauty from H550 Nature Observation nature should be just that natural no changes necessary Monday, August 15, 2005 Page 50 of 82 Missionary